Description:
In this community workshop, Huntington Beach's Housing Manager Charles Kovac and Senior Housing Analyst Greg Hoang guided residents through the city's upcoming five-year Consolidated Plan, covering 2025-2029. They explained how federal funding from Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships supports affordable housing, infrastructure, and services for seniors, youth, and vulnerable communities. Community members voiced their concerns on issues like affordable senior housing, homelessness, and neighborhood improvements. Kovac highlighted key components of the plan, including community needs assessment, strategic goals, and funding allocations, while encouraging resident feedback to shape Huntington Beach’s future priorities.